Minnesota Cannabis Services

Cannabis

VicePresidentofLegal&Compliance

$225–350k ~AI est. Edina, Minnesota, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Vice President of Legal & Compliance at Minnesota Cannabis Services. Skills: Legal strategy, Regulatory compliance, Risk management, Team leadership. Lead legal and compliance function. Develop legal strategy”

Industry & Context.

Cannabis
Problems you'll solve

Solving hard problems; Complex challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Long hours, Some travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Juris Doctor, Active bar membership, 8+ years legal experience, Senior in-house leadership, Manage legal operations teams, Multi-state regulatory compliance experience, Highest ethical standards

Nice to Have

Minnesota admission, Direct cannabis experience, Experience serving multiple operators, Multi-client environment experience, Multi-unit retail legal experience, Multi-state retail legal experience, High-volume leasing experience, Zoning experience, Municipal approvals experience, Labor matters experience, Franchising experience, Multi-entity systems experience, Building replicable governance

What You'll Do.

Lead legal and compliance function

Develop legal strategy

Ensure regulatory compliance

Oversee corporate governance

Advise on major decisions

Provide legal insight

Ensure client adherence to laws

Develop regulatory expertise

Implement governance frameworks

Maintain audit readiness

Monitor legislative developments

Advise on legislative impact

Engage with lawmakers

Engage with regulators

Plan legal team workload

Prioritize legal tasks

Deliver high-quality legal work

Lead real estate transactions

Lead transactional work

Manage zoning matters

Manage land use matters

Secure municipal approvals

Partner on labor matters

Oversee litigation strategy

Manage outside counsel

Control litigation scope

Control litigation spend

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Company leadership; Client executives; Human Resources; Construction team; Facilities team

Communication Scope

Strategic advisor; Client advising

Full Job Description

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we’re not just building businesses — we’re building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology. We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems. When you join our team, you’ll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America. About Us Minnesota Cannabis Services is a cannabis management and professional-services company. We deliver legal, compliance, operational, and corporate support to cannabis clients across Washington, Oregon, Iowa, Minnesota, Florida and Puerto Rico. Our clients span the full value chain: retail, manufacturing, cultivation, transportation, and delivery. Position Summary We are seeking a Vice President of Legal & Compliance to lead the legal and compliance function we deliver on behalf of our clients across all markets. This is the senior most legal role in the organization, with full responsibility for legal strategy, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and leadership of an in-house legal team that includes attorneys, paralegals and legal operations professionals that serve our client portfolio. The role reports directly to the CEO and offers a clear path to Chief Legal Officer as the company grows. This is a build-and-operate position for an attorney who wants genuine authority and meaningful impact across a fast growing, heavily regulated industry. The right person is en

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